Are they not able to be taken care of properly because they are underneath a veneer, and do they start decaying? What happens if one of the now shaven down falls out because its weak from the prep? Doesn't your veneer have to be held on to something? I'm just curious to know what happens to your original teeth once porcelain veneers are placed over them.
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Hello,
Veneers are an aesthetic treatment, should be considered last, after health and function. If your tooth has this problem, you should fix that first. You will not enjoy a beautiful tooth that you cannot eat with, or that you might lose.
Dr. Franco
Hi,
Sounds like there is misalignment of your upper and lower jaw, which is affecting the way your teeth line up. Best approach would be to find someone who practices physiologic based orthodontics or dentistry. They can determine if in your case ortho or veneers would fix the problem. A photo...
Bonding vs veneers is a common question, and although many people can advise you, you are right that it is always the underlying teeth that need to be safeguarded.
The teeth under bonding are largely intact, but still they can get decay, and if you do not floss you can get gum disease. This is...
